Volunteer in Medicine in Peru - Cusco

I have a wonderful experience volunteering at Cusco.y volunteer project was medical care at a free clinic. It’s a life changing experience to see what other countries medical care like. The program coordinator addressed my concerns and communicate with me throughout the program. The home stay family are very lovely. Only thing is hot water in the shower issue, and the home stay family had tried to help me with the issue. Highly recommend to join the program. It’s worth a while.

This program is a great opportunity if you're looking to learn more about healthcare while making a real difference. I volunteered in an elderly care facility in Cusco, and while the medical tasks were limited due to local regulations and my Spanish level, I still found the experience meaningful. I helped with feeding, general hygiene, companionship, and some light medical support like measuring physiotherapy. Be prepared for a bit of a culture shock in the beginning, especially if you don't speak much Spanish. The environment is very different from what you might be used to, and it takes a few days to settle in, but once you do, it becomes incredibly fulfilling. The Local Team provided excellent guidance and made sure we felt supported. I'd absolutely recommend the program, but with the mindset that you're there to help however you can, not to perform advanced clinical procedures. Go with an open heart and realistic expectations!

I recently embarked on my first medical/healthcare mission trip in Cusco, Peru. I am a registered nurse and my son is a pre-med student at college. Doing this journey together was not only a great bonding experience but it gave us a chance to visit another country and help people in need. From start to finish, IVHQ was a great company with which to deal. Everyone we had contact with was very accommodating, answered all of my questions, and frequently checked in before/during/after our trip. Our local team in Cusco was also fantastic—ensuring our volunteer positions were well explained and that our needs were met. I could not have been matched with a better host mom who went above and beyond to accommodate my many dietary restrictions! After completing our assignment each day, my son and I had time to explore Cusco and experience its culture—I even held an alpaca! If you are are thinking of doing any type of volunteer work, I highly recommend IVHQ—they offer a variety of different projects around the world!